CDS General Anil Chauhan to Attend Shangri-La Dialogue 2025, to Engage with Global Military Leadership

New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will be visiting Singapore from May 30 to June 1, 2025, to participate in the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual event organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). During his visit, General Chauhan will hold bilateral meetings with the chiefs of defence forces and senior military leaders from several countries including Australia, the European Union, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

General Chauhan will also address members of the academic community, think tanks, and researchers on the topic “Future Warfare and Military Strategy.” Additionally, he will participate in special sessions of the event and share his views on “Innovative Defence Solutions for Future Challenges.”

The Shangri-La Dialogue is Asia’s premier security summit, bringing together defence ministers, military chiefs, policymakers, and strategic experts from around the world. Representatives from 40 countries will address key security challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region. The summit serves as a vital platform to strengthen defence cooperation, discuss mutual security interests, and enhance India’s strategic engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.